Brigid Gaffikin | Piedmont Exedra

California

Achievement gaps, artificial intelligence and more: state superintendent hopefuls detail their plans at candidate forums

By Michael Burke | EdSource | April 24, 2026

The top candidates vying to be California’s next superintendent of public instruction took the stage for two virtual forums this week.

crime

UPDATE: Suspect in Piedmont Avenue bank robbery charged

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 24, 2026

Wells Fargo at 40th Street was robbed Monday.

High School

Softball | Piedmont wins in rout of Tennyson

By Damin Esper | April 21, 2026

Highlanders return with big win.

High School

Boys lacrosse | Piedmont gets pair of victories

By Damin Esper | April 21, 2026

Team moves to 6-5 in the season.

High School

Baseball | Piedmont drops two to Dragons

By Damin Esper | April 21, 2026

Highlanders swept by Bishop O’Dowd.

Bay Area

Real estate investors profit from long-term care while residents languish

By Jordan Rau | KFF Health News | April 21, 2026

Over the past decade, real estate investment trusts have bought thousands of buildings that house nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and medical offices.

Education

School Board student representative applications due this Friday

By Exedra Staff | April 21, 2026

Open to currently enrolled 10th and 11th graders at PHS and Millenium High.

Bay Area

Wet conditions to continue through midweek

By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | April 21, 2026

Slightly warmer weather and drier skies expected later this week and weekend.

Sports

PMS softball | Scots notch another win

By Reader submission | April 21, 2026

Team will tour eight local ballparks before returning home for playoffs.

Around Town

Who’s that Good Dog?

By Olivia Stevens | April 20, 2026

Max loves walks, chicken, and his family.